Suggest gadget gift

[slackerinabox]

So I've had shaky employment for the past 2 years and have had very little spare scratch. Since I haven't bought myself a useless gadget in quite a while I thought I'd put $200 of my first paycheck into a toy. Any suggestions? I was going to get a 3d printer but I think I'll put that off. I'm happy with my phone, am pretty much set with my home audio hobby, and don't really game. Never thought I'd be here, but I have no idea what i want..

 

[Cappuccino]

Ipods

 

[Carson Dyle]

A big Zometool set.

 

[cbrunny]

electricity.

 

[Carson Dyle]

And, of course, there's a fine line between toy and gadget and really useful shit that's fun to have. Like a nice chef's knife or a new rechargeable drill/driver or a new climbing rope.

 

[allisolm]

Amazon Echo

 

[slackerinabox]

A big Zometool set.

Actually not a bad idea, will order my daughter a starter set

 

[Carson Dyle]

A new grill/smoker.

 

[gorcorps]

Instead of trying to find something you don't really want (since you can't think of anything) just put it aside for now. Soon enough you'll come across that thing you want and won't have to ask us.

(or just get a quad copter)

 

[TwiceOver]

If you ever search for things, Google Home, otherwise Amazon Echo.

 

[slackerinabox]

Amazon Echo

Good one, was gifted one for christmas (and smart lights)

A new grill/smoker.

Apartment dweller, unfortunately

 

[slackerinabox]

Instead of trying to find something you don't really want (since you can't think of anything) just put it aside for now. Soon enough you'll come across that thing you want and won't have to ask us.

(or just get a quad copter)

Prudent advice. I think I'm either getting old or had limited funds (and kids) for so long that I've forgotten about my toys, totally blanking out even though I swear I "needed" a long list of things when money was tight.

You may be the winner, my 6 year old mac mini's dying a slow death and I can add a few bucks toward the replacement's fund.

 

[Ichinisan]

NES Classic Edition

I know, you don't game...but it's cool, dammit!

 

[MrSquished]

you said your home audio setup is good, but what about some nice earbuds/In Ear Monitors?

 

[IronWing]

https://puttyworld.com/collections/uv-phantoms

 

[louis redfoot]

more tv channels, faster internet. you know playboy comes with a bunch of unlocked channels

 

[Kaido]

Uh, Instant Pot + Anova?

 

[Paratus]

Drone.

 

[John Connor]

Drone.

I got one of those for Christmas circa '86. I so wished I took care of him, because now they are super expensive on eBay.

 

[John Connor]

OP, just send me your spare cash you don't want and I'll send you a surprise gadget. I'll even toss in free three day FedEx shipping!